Surgery
Minimally Invasive Foot Surgeries
Minimally invasive foot surgeries, utilizing small incisions and specialized tools, offer precise treatment for foot conditions like bunions, hammertoes, and heel pain. These procedures ensure faster recovery, minimal scarring, and reduced discomfort compared to traditional surgeries, allowing patients to return to their routines sooner with less tissue trauma.
Pre/Post-Op Instructions & Surgical Procedures
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Pre / Post Operative Instructions
Pre-operative Appointment
You will be seen for your preoperative appointment within 2 weeks of your planned surgery date. At this appointment, your doctor will review your surgery in detail with you and answer any remaining questions you may have. Consents will be signed, and any boots or surgical shoes needed for surgery will be dispensed.
Laboratory Tests
Your provider will order bloodwork in preparation for your surgery. The order forms will be given to you during your preoperative visit. The bloodwork will need to be obtained within 2 weeks of your surgery date. You may also need to obtain a chest X-ray, EKG or clearance from your medical doctor depending on your medical history. These orders and instructions on how to obtain these tests will be provided to you at your pre-operative appointment.
Medication
During your preoperative visit, you will receive prescriptions for post-operative medication. Please have these filled just before your surgery so you do not have to stop at the pharmacy on the way home to pick them up.
Transportation
- Receive details about surgery location and arrival time in your surgical packet during preoperative visit.
- Arranging transportation: You must have a ride to and from the Surgery Center/Hospital; ride-sharing programs not allowed.
- Arrange for supervision of dependent children for the initial 24 hours post-surgery due to potential anesthesia effects.
Anesthesia
24-48 hours before your surgery, you will be contacted by your anesthesiologist to review your medical history and answer any questions you may have regarding the anesthesia that is provided to you during surgery.
The Day before Surgery
- No food or drink after midnight before surgery, unless advised by your Primary Care Doctor.
- Special surgical scrub provided to reduce infection risk for entire leg, foot, and between toes.
- Do not apply any lotions or creams to the surgical limb.
- Nail polish needs to be removed from all the toes on the surgical limb.
- Do not drink alcohol or smoke tobacco.
The Day of Surgery
- Bring your insurance information and photo ID to the surgery center/hospital.
- Bring with you any surgical shoe, boot, crutches and/or roll about to the surgery.
- Do not wear make-up or jewelry. Any piercings need to be removed.
- You will be asked to remove your contacts if you wear them.
- Do not apply any lotions or creams to the surgical limb.
Aftercare
- Rest and elevate foot at home to reduce swelling post-surgery.
- Start with a light diet (crackers, juice, water) and advance as tolerated.
- Follow provided "Post-Operative Instructions" sheet diligently.
- Adhere strictly to non-weight bearing instructions if advised.
- Get plenty of rest; avoid alcohol and tobacco consumption.
- Keep bandage clean, dry, and intact; avoid getting it wet in the shower.
- Take prescribed post-operative medication as instructed.
- Report immediately to the Emergency Room if experiencing calf cramping, swelling, warmth, pain, shortness of breath, or chest pain.
- Schedule a follow-up visit typically within 2-4 days post-surgery; confirm the date and time.